We use these binder clips for everything from chip clip bags to holding pc and speaker wires together and in place, to a thousand other uses inbetween.The spring is strong, the clip looks durable - it's usually the metal pry tabs that fail - and these look like they'll take some use without failing. All in all, I'd order them again, and if it turns out any do begin to fail earlier than what I think is appropriate I'll update this review. For now however, definitely a value.I like these clips for a variety of uses but mostly for holding large amounts of paper. Works very well and I trust these beyond paper clips and staples !Perfect size for agenda clips.I intend to use these clamps for potato chip bags, etc.I use these things for everything. They're strong, durable and you can't beat the price.I forget what it was I was working on, but I remember saying to myself, "What I need is a small clamp to hold this together until the cement cures." But, no, I didn't think of binder clips that time. I thought of clothes pins. So I went to Amazon and found the Whitmor Wood Natural Clothespins. Some time later, I wanted a small clamp with a stronger hold and smaller profile. Voila! (wah-LAH), binder clips. I use both clothes pins and binder clips for doing all sorts of things, except for pinning clothes and clipping binders. There are the obvious things, like holding packages closed, but they also keep trash bags from collapsing into the trash can. They can serve as hooks from which things can be hung, like hats or headphones. Or holding surfaces together while the glue dries. Or clamping notes in plain view. Or acting as braces on wire shelves. Or holding a pot in place on the stove of a moving motorhome (BTDT). Holding computer cables out of the way. In the garden, in the shop, in the kitchen, out on the yacht --- everywhere but in the microwave. Keep some on hand; you'll be glad you did.Using for holding garden netting in place. They rust quickly but doing the job.Great colors and hold. Works well for any office.